3 Ag in Uncertain Times The farm boom ends with recession and a financial crisis. Will the recovery spark a demand rebound? For livestock, rebalancing supplies with demand. For crops, the profit perspective depends on your viewpoint. Land values have reached a plateau. Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 16

4 U.S. Cropland Cash Rents and Land Values Dollars per acre Dollars per acre Source: USDA, January 1 data. After sharp declines, rent-to-value ratios are starting to rise. Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 17

5 Dollars per acre Nonirrigated Cropland Values By Federal Reserve District i Source: Federal Reserve Banks of Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Dallas Farmland values have reached a plateau in Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 18

6 Fed Funds Rate and Futures Percent Source: Federal Reserve Board of Governors and CME Group What are the implications of higher rates on capitalized values? Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 19

7 Ag in Uncertain Times The farm boom ends with recession and a financial crisis. Will the recovery spark a demand rebound? For livestock, rebalancing supplies with demand. For crops, the profit perspective depends on your viewpoint. Land values have reached a plateau. Credit remains tight as the agricultural l loan portfolio erodes. Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 20

8 Return on Assets at Commercial Banks Percent Q Q Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and FDIC Agricultural banks are banks with agricultural loans accounting for 14% or more of their loan portfolio. Small commercial banks are banks with less than $500 million in assets Ag banks are still earning profits. Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 21

10 Ag in Uncertain Times The farm boom ends with recession and a financial crisis. Will the recovery spark a demand rebound? For livestock, rebalancing supplies with demand. For crops, the profit perspective depends on your viewpoint. Land values have reached a plateau. Credit remains tight as the agricultural l loan portfolio erodes. Farmers appear to have learned the lessons of the 1980s - too much leverage leads to bankruptcy. Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 23

12 Ratio U.S. Debt Repayment Capacity Utilization Farmers do not have enough income to service debt. Farmers have enough income to service debt. Source: USDA In general, farmers have healthy balance sheets heading into Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 25

13 Ag in Uncertain Times With the recession and financial crisis ending, the near-term future for agriculture hinges on the recovery. U.S demand may be limited with a modest recovery. Stronger global economies and a weak dollar provide opportunities for exports and U.S. commodities. Tight supplies lead to increased volatility in agriculture. Farm balance sheets remain healthy, but credit is still tight. The future of agriculture will be shaped in how farmers manage risks during the next farm rebound. Regional, Public, and Community Affairs Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch 26

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